Mallard Duck
Name/Title
Mallard DuckEntry/Object ID
JJA.2024.5.1Description
This is a collotype reproduction of a colored engraving that was originally done by Robert Havell Jr. for John James Audubon's publication, "The Birds of America". The image details four Mallards, two males and two females, residing in the wetlands. The mallard couple on the right can be seen attempting to eat a snail. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "Mallard Duck / ANAS BOSCHAS / 1 Males 2 Females". The bottom-left of the image reads: "Drawn from Nature by John J. Audubon. F.R.S. F.L.S." To the bottom-right of the image is an inscription that reads: "Engraved. Printed. & Coloured. by R. Havell, 1836." At the top-right is an inscription reading: "PLATE. CCXXI." The top-left bears an inscription reading: "No. 45."Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, WatercolorCollection
Wayne Gragg CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Havell, Jr., Robert
Audubon, John James